Principal Solution Architect

Summary

Join Mattel as an Enterprise/Solution Architect, working remotely with up to 20% travel, to define and implement next-generation technology platforms for the Finance domain. You will collaborate across various departments, driving architectural strategy and execution to improve IT responsiveness and reduce project costs. This role requires strong technical skills in multiple disciplines, expertise in financial planning solutions, and excellent communication abilities. You will contribute to technology roadmaps and work with stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and extensive experience in enterprise architecture. Mattel offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a computer science/engineering, information technology or other related field plus 8+ years of related experience as an enterprise/solution architect; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Hands-on experience in enterprise data modeling and object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) resulting in reusable artifacts; including Use Case driven analysis & design and UML diagrams depicting process flows
• Strong and demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following domains: Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Manufacturing and Shop Floor Planning and EDI Processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to develop strong relationships with GTO and Business Stakeholders
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization
• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud, Iot, Industry 4.0, Kafka, ETL, Data architectures
• Experience developing business process frameworks (Process Decomposition, Process Flows) based on an eTOM model; including an enterprise framework (structure, classification) to manage linkage of business processes and enable re-use
• Strong and demonstrable expertise in UML and BPMN standards and use of various UML artifacts in documenting design choices

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level solutions that align with business objectives
• Create and maintain architecture blueprints primarily in the area of Application Modernization and Cloud based implementation
• Participate in strategic planning and blueprinting exercises by providing current state knowledge as well as insights into the future direction
• Make key technology/design decisions affecting large strategic projects with limited information. Must be adept in dealing with systems in all CPG business domains
• Develops solution designs and leads implementation efforts from an architecture perspective for all Technology Platform projects
• Ability to strike a balance between practical solutions and alignment with the architectural vision
• Ability to work closely with multiple development teams to define, select and architect products and services that require significant cross component coordination and ensure alignment with architecture standards
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Lead integration efforts between different systems and platforms
• Drive migration strategies to transition from legacy systems to modern technologies
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in existing systems
• Implement best practices for optimizing the performance of applications and infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFE Agile Architect Certification – Proven experience architecting projects in the SAFe methodology is preferred
• Oracle Cloud EPM Knowledge and Experience is preferred
• Experience in any of the following platforms: Oracle Cloud EPM, Anaplan, OIC, High Radius, Ascend.io, Collibra, Thoughtspot
• Understanding Invoice to Pay Process with demonstrated hands-on experience
• Understanding of Business Process Frameworks with proven experience in developing business process frameworks, process decomposition and process flows
• Understanding of data pipelines, data governance and data quality
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
• TOGAF Certification – Possession of TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification is highly desirable
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is between $144,000 and $190,000
• Open to remote but must travel up to 20%